What role do interest groups play in elections?
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
1. PACs are the conduit for campaign contributions from interest groups.
2. Independent expenditures promote or oppose candidates.
3. Scorecard ratings of candidates identify those that support or oppose an interest group's goals.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
In 1998 Scotland and Wales were given their own _____________, which had power over local issues such as education and health services
a. regional assemblies b. federal assemblies c. apportionment districts d. independent administrations
The Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty calls for the end to testing of which type of weapon?
A. nuclear B. chemical C. biological D. conventional
Which is true of the powers of state government as detailed in the Constitution?
a. Reserved powers were granted to states based on their size. b. It is addressed in the faith and credit clause. c. The Constitution did not address powers of state government. d. It outlined a path of devolution that could augment states' power.